House Bill 1745, also known as Senate Bill 1801, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to modify the voting rights of individuals with felony convictions. The bill establishes that a citizen who is 18 years or older and a resident of Tennessee is a qualified voter unless they are disqualified or currently imprisoned, on probation, or on parole for an infamous crime. It introduces a provision that allows individuals whose right to vote has been restored due to the expiration of their sentence for an infamous crime to register and vote.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which individuals convicted of infamous crimes can regain their voting rights. It specifies that a person's right of suffrage is automatically restored upon discharge from custody after serving their maximum sentence. The bill also removes certain existing legal language regarding the restoration of voting rights, streamlining the process for individuals who have completed their sentences or received pardons. The changes aim to enhance the accessibility of voting rights for those who have served their time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-2-102, 2-2-139(a), 2-2-139, 2-19-143(a), 2-19-143, 40-29-102, 40-29-103